Louisa Daniell - Heart for Soldiers

On April 3, 1837, Louisa Daniell was grief stricken. Her husband had died and she was alone in India with two small infants facing a turbulent journey home. By the time of her death in 1871, she was buried with military honours as the only civilian in the Aldershot military cemetery. What had happened to this distressed widow for her to be celebrated in such a way? This biography of Louisa Daniell is a story of a committed and generous Christian woman who served her Lord in her writings, village mission work and in her pioneering missionary gospel outreach to the soldiers of the British Army through her Soldiers’ Homes. Her philanthropy became nationally renowned. Her legacy was the Miss Daniell’s Soldiers’ Homes, which in later years was to be amalgamated with the Soldiers’ and Aviators’ Scripture Readers Association (SASRA).

A powerful and impactful biography, carefully combining historic detail and fascinating narrative. Lousia Daniells’ story will move you to tears, inspire you and compel you to be more daring in sharing Christ with others. I didn’t want it to end, I found it so encouraging to read how bold, brave and tenacious she was.

Linda Allcock, author, Bible teacher and Ministry leader at The Globe Church, London.

‘This book is an inspiring and encouraging read about a woman being faithful to her calling, acknowledging that she had neither the skills, nor experience nor endeavour to fulfil such a daunting mission, with its upheaval, in her own strength. Yet, she trusted in God’s omnipotence In so doing, she achieved abundantly more for soldiers and, later, aviators in providing
them spiritual welfare, pastoral care and practical nourishment, which was continued by her daughter Georgiana – another inspirational Godly woman. I commend this book to anyone, Christian or otherwise, who is inspired by humble people of faith that overcome adversity and seemingly insurmountable challenges, in order to glorify God and feed His sheep. It is a book and an author that certainly humbled me!.’

Dr Martin Gliniecki, executive director of SASRA

Adrian Russell is the author of Marvellously Helped, a biography of the missionary, Blanche Brenton Carey who served the people of Karachi for sixty-five years. Adrian worships at Trinity Community Church Hinckley, Leicestershire and is a volunteer with the FIEC (Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.) He is married with three children and now has three granddaughters. He is an avid reader of church history and enjoys many sports.